Starting in 2006, Huang worked with China Juli Group on a number of television series, including Fairy Couple (2007) and The Shadow of Empress Wu (2007). Fairy Couple was the highest rated drama of the year, and led to increased recognition for Huang. She also starred in the television adaptation of Louis Cha's novel Sword Stained with Royal Blood. In 2008, Huang released her first solo album, titled Huang Shengyi. In 2009, Huang became the CEO of China Juli Group's Entertainment Media Co., Ltd, drawing a six-figure salary annually. The same year, she appeared in a minor role in the Hollywood science fiction film Race to Witch Mountain.
In 2011, Huang starred alongside Jet Li and Raymond Lam in The Sorcerer and the White Snake where she played the White Snake Demon. She then starred in The Locked Door (2012), a film which tells about the life story of a girl from noble family, who was raped at young age. The film won the Best Feature at the Monaco Charity Film Festival. In 2013, Huang starred in the romance drama Marriage Rules.
This is the first production created by Huang's own studio, and it was a commercial and ratings success. In 2014, Huang starred alongside Donnie Yen in the action comedy film Iceman, which won her the Best Actress award at the Huading Awards for her performance. In 2015, Huang was cast in the war epic film Air Strike.
Personal life
Huang's relationship with businessman and former actor Yang Zi has been a topic of speculation, with various rumors ranging from them being lovers to business partners. Their conflicting public statements have fueled suspicions of media manipulation. In 2006, Huang was spotted at Yang's film set, sparking dating rumors, which they later denied. In 2007, they got married.
At the end of 2024, Huang and Yang appeared on the reality show See You Again 4, sparking speculation about their personal lives. Some of the couple's business ventures have also attracted negative media coverage. Then, in early 2025, the two announced their divorce.
